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Ask a Doc: The Pros and Cons of Electrolyte Beverages
June 20, 2024
BY DR. BRET KUEBER, M.D.
As an avid sportsman and a strong believer in the power of healthy living, I sometimes get questions about the role of electrolyte beverages in maintaining optimal hydrat…
Real Estate Chart: June 9-15, 2024
June 20, 2024
Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 6/9/24 to 6/15/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921
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Sarasota, Fort Myers merchants and restaurants push back on strict parking rules
June 20, 2024
As parking has once again occupied the forefront of islanders’ minds, several other popular destinations along the Gulf Coast have been having similar conversations just this week.
Boutique merc…
Bids out for State Park renourishment
June 20, 2024
The state is soliciting bids for the renourishment of the south end of Gasparilla Island at Gasparilla Island State Park. The process will include 150,000 cubic yards of fill that is “compatible wit…
Community Center expansion plan wins Lee Commissioner approval, go ahead
June 20, 2024
$16 million plus raised
The development agreement between Lee County and Friends of Boca Grande for Boca Grande Community Center improvements was unanimously approved at the regular Lee County Bo…
Process detailed for island iguana removal
June 20, 2024
As summer gets underway in Boca Grande, iguanas have become more of a problem for some.
A reminder that Lee County residents can call (855) 525-5656 to request a removal, during which they will…
Let’s start with parking by curbing the curb ‘lawns’
June 20, 2024
When people get worked up and annoyed about the issues of parking in Boca Grande, one concept that comes up, over and over again, is consistency in application. Fairness.
The emblem of this issue…
Briefly: Fust’s Island Booknotes seeks submissions for published local authors
June 20, 2024
Did you know that Boca Grande is a community with many authors? Local authors who have recently completed and published books need the proper recognition, accolades and exposure to the community for…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From Beach Rescue to Boca Grande, Sarah Cislo, firefighter
June 20, 2024
Sarah Cislo grew up with sisters, but she seems to have a good handle on working in what is usually a “man’s world.” Sarah is one of two new firefighters at the Boca Grande Fire Department. She is t…
Roundup: The parking and beach access issue in Boca Grande and on Gasparilla Island
June 19, 2024
The Boca Beacon has a current guide to parking spaces across the island HERE, with state, local and town parking spots, and a map of public beach access points as of 2025. Currently, Lee County is…